Amanda Phelan – författare

Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress has been made in both understanding and addressing the issue. This volume provides a much-needed international overview of the topic.Opening with an examination of what elder abuse is, Amanda Phelan sets it in a theoretical context and looks at assessment and approaches to the issue in residential and community care environments. The book then presents a range of country studies, which provide an overview of the context of elder abuse in the country and a discussion of related policy, legislation, research and practice. Countries covered include Ireland, United Kingdom, Spain, China, Australia, Kenya, Israel, Canada and the United States, whilst a regional chapter looks at South America. A concluding chapter draws together cross-cultural comparisons and provides some guidance as to best practice. The only comprehensive book in this area, International Perspectives on Elder Abuse is an invaluable reference for practitioners, academics and researchers from a range of disciplines, including nursing, social work, sociology, public health and social policy.

This insightful volume examines how the principles and practice of person-centred care can extend to operate at the level of community health and wellbeing.Split into three parts, the book articulates the conditions under which community-centred health and well-being can be made possible, discussing issues such as capacity building, community participation, determinants of health (social, economic and cultural) and the political landscape around governmental and non-governmental organizations. The first part sets the context, highlighting the reorientation of care from a bio-medical model to a psychosocial one. The second part outlines a number of different approaches through which community-centred health and wellbeing can be fostered, while the final part features some of these approach in action, from social prescribing and adult education to early childhood visiting and integrated care technology for older people.Thought-provoking and cohesive, this important collection will interest students, scholars, policymakers and voluntary organizations working across public health, social care and community development.

This insightful volume examines how the principles and practice of person-centred care can extend to operate at the level of community health and wellbeing.Split into three parts, the book articulates the conditions under which community-centred health and well-being can be made possible, discussing issues such as capacity building, community participation, determinants of health (social, economic and cultural) and the political landscape around governmental and non-governmental organizations. The first part sets the context, highlighting the reorientation of care from a bio-medical model to a psychosocial one. The second part outlines a number of different approaches through which community-centred health and wellbeing can be fostered, while the final part features some of these approach in action, from social prescribing and adult education to early childhood visiting and integrated care technology for older people.Thought-provoking and cohesive, this important collection will interest students, scholars, policymakers and voluntary organizations working across public health, social care and community development.

Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress has been made in both understanding and addressing the issue. This volume provides a much-needed international overview of the topic.Opening with an examination of what elder abuse is, Amanda Phelan sets it in a theoretical context and looks at assessment and approaches to the issue in residential and community care environments. The book then presents a range of country studies, which provide an overview of the context of elder abuse in the country and a discussion of related policy, legislation, research and practice. Countries covered include Ireland, United Kingdom, Spain, China, Australia, Kenya, Israel, Canada and the United States, whilst a regional chapter looks at South America. A concluding chapter draws together cross-cultural comparisons and provides some guidance as to best practice. The only comprehensive book in this area, International Perspectives on Elder Abuse is an invaluable reference for practitioners, academics and researchers from a range of disciplines, including nursing, social work, sociology, public health and social policy.

This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes key social policies and their legislative manifestation, covers major policies and programs related to elder abuse, defines elder sexual abuse and much more. It offers the reader a comprehensive insight into new perspectives and approaches to both understanding and responding to elder abuse. As such it will be an asset to academics, students, healthcare practitioners, policy makers and the general public.